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Time galleries

The award-winning galleries, featuring the celebrated Harrison timekeepers, explore our need for accurate timekeeping and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

The galleries are located in the north part of the Observatory site, in Flamsteed House, the Meridian Building and the Great Equatorial Building. See floor plans.

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Time and Longitude
Find out about two British solutions to the longitude problem, including Harrison's famous chronometers.
Time and Greenwich
Explore the history of the development of accurate timekeeping, including the story of the Greenwich Time Lady.
Time for the Navy
Come and watch our horology conservators at work and learn about the provision of accurate timekeepers for the Navy.
Time and Society
Find out about the role of timekeeping in our everyday lives.
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